Rebox HR’s Managing Director Recognised for Excellence in HR Leadership
We are thrilled to announce that Natalie Ellis, Managing Director at Rebox HR, has been crowned “Leader of the Year 2025” at the prestigious British HR Awards. The ceremony, held in London’s Covent Garden, celebrated the finest HR professionals across the UK.
About the British HR Awards 2025
The British HR Awards is an annual campaign that identifies and celebrates teams and individuals who demonstrate exceptional passion for delivering world-class people experiences. This year’s awards were particularly competitive, with over 350 entries from organisations throughout the UK, ranging from innovative startups to public sector organisations, technology companies and global corporations.
The glittering awards ceremony was hosted by renowned comedian Fiona Allen and featured categories including ‘Culture Initiative of the Year’, ‘Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year’ and the coveted ‘Leader of the Year’ award that Natalie secured.
A Prestigious Judging Panel
The 2025 judging panel consisted of distinguished HR leaders from some of Britain’s most respected organisations, including:
- Louise Benford, Chief People Officer, The AA
- Sharon Benson, HR & OD Director
- Anne Billson-Ross, Group HR Director, Taylor Wimpey
- Kath Ennis, Chief People Officer, Ansor LLP
- Mary Foulkes OBE FCIPD, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Culture, Shelter
- Leigh Gannon, Director People & Organisation, PUMA UKI
- Julie Griggs, Director of People & Partnering, The Open University
- Maria Hawley, Director of People, Fisher German
- Melanie Hetherington, Chief People Officer, NatWest Cushon
- Dr Tracey Leghorn, Chief Business Services Officer, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
- Janet Roberts, Chief People & Culture Officer, Cycas Hospitality
- Tara Ryan, VP of People Experience, Monzo
- Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer, People and Transformational HR
- Lucy Tobin, People Director, Frontier Economics
Commercial Impact Through Strategic HR
When asked about her achievement, Natalie Ellis shared: “I am truly honoured to receive this recognition from such esteemed colleagues in our industry. At Rebox HR, we’ve always believed that effective human resources goes far beyond administrative functions—it’s about creating tangible commercial value for our clients. Our approach has consistently demonstrated that strategic HR practices directly contribute to business growth, operational efficiency and bottom-line results. This award reflects the incredible partnerships we’ve built with our clients, supporting them through transformational change whilst delivering measurable commercial outcomes.”
Industry Recognition
Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible and a British HR Awards judge, commented on the significance of the awards: “The need for an engaged and agile workforce is more urgent than ever, and it’s the outstanding skill, passion, and hard work of HR professionals who are meeting these challenges head-on. The British HR Awards are proud to celebrate these exceptional teams and individuals. Congratulations to all the Winners.”
Why Choose Rebox HR for Your Business?
Rebox HR has established itself as a leader in providing bespoke human resources solutions that transform HR from a standard support function into a strategic commercial advantage for businesses across multiple sectors.
Expert Leadership
With over 18 years of experience in human resources, Natalie Ellis brings unparalleled expertise and innovative thinking to every client partnership. Her approach to HR focuses on creating tailored solutions that deliver exceptional results and measurable business impact.
Dedicated HR Consultation
Working alongside Natalie is HR Consultant Faye Ramsey, whose expertise in client relations and strategic HR insights has made a significant impact on the business. Faye’s extensive experience and proactive problem-solving skills ensure all client HR processes remain compliant, efficient and effective, consistently turning challenges into opportunities for business growth.
Comprehensive HR Services
Together, Natalie and Faye provide a full range of HR services including:
- HR compliance and regulations
- Employee engagement strategies
- Professional development programmes
- Strategic HR planning
- HR policy development and implementation
- Performance management systems
- Recruitment and talent acquisition
Transform Your Business with Strategic HR
Rebox HR has built its reputation on delivering HR services that are both effective and engaging, making human resources a key driver of organisational success through practical, commercially-focused solutions.
Whether you’re a small business looking to establish proper HR foundations or a larger organisation seeking to optimise your existing HR functions, Rebox HR offers the expertise, experience and enthusiasm to help your business thrive.
To learn more about how Natalie Ellis and the Rebox HR team can support your business with award-winning HR expertise, contact us today.
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